Chinese Surname
Meaning: The surname 武 originates from the Shang Dynasty (1600–1046 BCE), where it was adopted by descendants of King Wu Ding of Shang. It also traces back to Wu Zixu, a renowned general of the Chu Kingdom during the Spring and Autumn Period (770–476 BCE), and to King Wu of Song during the same era. The character 武 originally refers to military or martial matters.
武
Sorting of Chinese Surnames:No.98 Sung version of the Hundred Surnames: NO.250 place
Wu Yan (武衍)
a Song Dynasty poet, known by the courtesy name Chaozong and the pseudonym Shi'an, author of 'Shi'an Cangzhuo Yugao'.
Wu Xinyu (武新宇)
a Chinese politician active in the 20th century.
Wu Yundao (武允蹈)
a Song dynasty poet known for his literary work 'Lianhu Collection', which has been lost.
'武' is a strong name tied to ancient Chinese royalty and military figures. It evokes power and bravery, much like the martial arts it symbolizes.
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